78, Lot: 59. Estimate $100. Sold for $215. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TURKO-HEPHTHALITES in Afghanistan. Billon Obol (17mm, 0.84 gm). Zabulistan (Kabul) mint. Struck circa 600-719 AD. Facing Khosrau II style bust flanked by animals / Facing bust of sun-god Anahit with flame nimbus. Göbl 216a; MACW 1564. Fine, dark toning. Very rare.

Göbl attributes this coin to Vasu Deva with Mardanshah.